- male
- 7 Years
- 14/08/2025
My 7-year-old son is a mouth breather but doesn't have any infections. He didn't used to get colds or coughs often, but now it's happening more frequently. We've tried nasal sprays like physiomer, but he still breathes through his mouth. Should we consider surgery or wait for his adenoids to shrink on their own? Could this mouth breathing affect his physical or mental growth?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Breathing problem can be emergency... Should visit any nearby paeditric hospital as early as possible
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Ent Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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